Crime films have a long history of putting morally compromised characters front and center — and audiences keep rooting for them anyway. This post explores why we’re drawn to antiheroes on screen.
We dig into the storytelling techniques that make audiences empathize with characters who break the law: a sympathetic backstory, a code of honor, or simply a charisma that makes bad decisions feel understandable. We also touch on the risk filmmakers take when leaning too far into glamorizing crime, and how the best films manage to walk that line.
By the end, you’ll have a new lens for thinking about your favorite criminal protagonists.
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